UCF faculty, students, and staff make new discoveries every day. This collection highlights patents obtained by the Florida Solar Energy Center.
A listing of all UCF patents, can be found here.
Patents from 2014
Alkali Metal-Cathode Solution Battery, Pyoungho Choi
Method and System for Hydrogen Sulfide Removal, Cunping Huang, Clovis Linkous, Nazim Muradov, Ali Raissi, and Karthikeyan Ramasamy
Solar metal sulfate-ammonia based thermochemical water splitting cycle for hydrogen production., Cunping Huang, Nazim Muradov, and Ali Raissi
Doped palladium containing oxidation catalysts, Nahid Mohajeri
Method Of Forming Supported Doped Palladium Containing Oxidation Catalysts, Nahid Mohajeri
Methods of Forming Visual Hydrogen Detector with Variable Reversibility, Nazim Muradov
Patents from 2013
Hybrid Solar Cell Integrating Photovoltaic and Thermoelectric Cell Elements for High Efficiency and Longevity., Nicoleta Hickman and Robert Reedy
Gas Permeable Chemochromic Compositions for Hydrogen Sensing., Ali Raissi, Gary Bokerman, Nahid Mohajeri, and Nazim Muradov
Solar Gutter and Soffit Facia Systems., Jeffrey Sonne and Robin Vieira
Patents from 2012
Nanocomposite for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Method for its Preparation, Cunping Huang, Nazim Muradov, and Ali Raissi
Catalyst for the Evolution of Hydrogen from Borohydride Solution, Clovis Linkous, Danielle Nangle, and Darlene Slattery
Method and an Apparatus for Hydrogen Production from Water., Nazim Muradov
Three-Dimensional Carbon Fibers and Method and Apparatus for their Production (DIV), Nazim Muradov
Visual Hydrogen Detector with Variable Reversibility, Nazim Muradov
Apparatus for Hydrogen and Carbon Production Via Carbon Aerosol-Catalyzed Dissociation of Hydrocarbons DIV, Nazim Muradov, Ali Raissi, and Franklyn Smith
Patents from 2011
Surfaces of Thermoplastic Sheets and Structures Modified with Photocatalytic Materials DIV, Clovis Linkous
Direct Beam Solar Lighting System, Ross McCluney, Gary Cler, John Hutsom, Larry Kinney, and Jim Walsh
Particles of Spilled Oil-Absorbing Carbon in Contact with Water, Nazim Muradov
Thermocatalytic CO2-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon from Hydrocarbons., Nazim Muradov
Visual Hydrogen Detector with Variable Reversibility, Nazim Muradov
Efficient Traditionally Appearing Ceiling Fan Blades with Aerodynamical Upper Surfaces, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
Chemochromic Hydrogen Sensors, Ali Raissi, Gary Bokerman, and Nazim Muradov
Channel tracks for attaching storm panels over openings on buildings., John Sherwin
Patents from 2010
Method of Applying Photocatalysts to Thermoplastic Surfaces, Clovis Linkous
Catalysts for Evolution of Hydrogen from Borohydride Solution, Clovis Linkous, Danielle Nangle, and Darlene Slattery
CATALYTIC DEHYDROGENATION OF AMINE BORANE COMPLEXES, Nahid Mohajeri and Ali Raissi
Filamentous Carbon Particles for Cleaning Oil Spills and Method of production. DIV.B, Nazim Muradov
Method and Apparatus for Hydrogen Production from Water, Nazim Muradov
Three-Dimensional Carbon Fibers and Method and Apparatus for their Production (DIV), Nazim Muradov
Process for Hydrogen Production via Integrated Processing of Landfill Gas and Biomass, Nazim Muradov, Ali Raissi, and Franklyn Smith
Ceiling Fan Blade, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
Efficient Traditionally Appearing Ceiling Fan Blades with Aerodynamical Upper Surfaces, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency Solar Powered Fans, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency Solar Power Fan, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency Twisted Leaf Ceiling Fan., Danny Parker and Thomas Zambrano
Patents from 2009
Thin Film Solar Cells by selenization sulfurization using diethyl selenium as a selenium precursor., Neelkanth Dhere and Ankur Kadam
Catalyst for the Evolution of Hydrogen from Borohydride Solution, Clovis Linkous, Danielle Nangle, and Darlene Slattery
Direct Beam Solar Lighting System, Ross McCluney, Gary Cler, John Hutson, Larry Kinney, and Jim Walsh
Filamentous Carbon Particles for Cleaning Oil Spills and Method of Production. DIV, Nazim Muradov
Process and Apparatus for Hydrogen and Carbon Production via Carbon Aerosol-Catalyzed Dissociation of Hydrocarbons, Nazim Muradov, Ali Raissi, and Franklyn Smith
Ceiling Fan Blade, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
Ceiling Fan Blade, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
Fan Blade, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
Fan Blade, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency solar power Fan., Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fan, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fan with Performance Enhancements., Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
Ceiling Fan Blade, Danny Parker and T. Zambrano
Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Amine Borane Complexes (DIV1), Ali Raissi and Nahid Mohajeri
Patents from 2008
Method for zero emission liquid hydrogen production from methane and landfill gas, Cunping Huang, Nazim Muradov, and Ali Raissi
A Method for Masking and Removing Oil Stains from Rugged Solid Surfaces, Nazim Muradov
Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces., Nazim Muradov
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Twisted Fan Blades and Hub, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Twisted Fan Blades and Hub, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
High Efficiency Twisted Leaf Blade Ceiling Fan, Danny Parker and Tyler MacCready
Ceiling Fan Blade, Danny Parker and T. Zambrano
Patents from 2007
UV Photochemical Option for Closed Cycle Decomposition of Hydrogen Sulfide, Cunping Huang and Clovis Linkous
Thermocatalytic CO2-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon from Hydrocarbons. DIV, Nazim Muradov
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Twisted Fan Blades and Hub, Danny Parker and Bart Hibbs
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Twisted Fan Blades and Hub, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
Enhancements to High Efficiency Ceiling Fan, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and Guan Su
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fan with Performance Enhancements, Danny Parker and John Sherwin
CATALYTIC DEHYDROGENATION OF AMINE BORANE COMPLEXES, Ali Raissi and Nahid Mohajeri
Patents from 2006
Plasma Reactor for Ammonia Cracking to Hydrogen, John Bradenburg
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fan, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
Method and Apparatus for Decoupled Thermo-Catalytic Pollution Control (DIV), Ali Raissi, Eric Martin, and Nazim Muradov
Patents from 2005
High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Twisted Fan Blades and Hub, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and John Sherwin
Enhancements to High Efficiency Ceiling Fan, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and Guan Su
Patents from 2004
Three-Dimensional Carbon Fibers and Method and Apparatus and For Their Production, Nazim Muradov
Patents from 2003
Closed Cycle Photocatlytic Process for Decomposition of Hydrogen Sulfide to its Constituent Elements DIV, Clovis Linkous and Nazim Muradov
Portable Hydrogen Generator-Fuel Cell Apparatus, Nazim Muradov
Thermocatalytic CO2-Free Production of Hydrogen and Carbon from Hydrocarbon Fuels, Nazim Muradov
High Efficiency Ceiling Fan Blades, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and Guan Su
Apparatus for Decoupled Thermo-Photocatalytic Pollution Control (DIV), Ali Raissi
Apparatus and Method for Low Flux Photocatalytic Pollution Control (DIV), Ali Raissi, Eric Martin, and Nazim Muradov
Apparatus for High Flux Photocatalytic Pollution Control Using a Rotating Fluidized Bed Reactor, Ali Raissi, Eric Martin, and Nazim Muradov
Additional Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, Armin Rudd
Batt Insulation Hold-Down Clips, Jeffrey Sonne
Patents from 2002
Photocatalytic Nuisance Organism Inhibitor Agents., Clovis Linkous
Photocatalytic Nuisance Organism Inhibitor Agents DIV.G, Clovis Linkous
Method and Apparatus for Decoupled Thermo-Photocatalytic Pollution Control, Nazim Muradov, Eric Martin, and Ali Raissi
Automatic Occupancy and Temperature Control for Ceiling Fan Operation, Danny Parker and Kendall Johnston
Method for Decoupled Thermocatalytic Pollution Control, Ali Raissi, Eric Martin, and Nazim Muradov
Additional Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction. DIV.C, Armin Rudd
Air Distribution Fan and Outside Air Damper Recycling Control (DIV), Armin Rudd
Patents from 2001
Closed Cycle Photocatlytic Process for Decomposition of Hydrogen Sulfide to its Constituent Elements, Clovis Linkous and Nazim Muradov
Automatic Occupancy and Temperature Control for Ceiling Fan Operation, Danny Parker and Kendall Johnston
Apparatus for Low Flux Photocatalytic Pollution Control, Ali Raissi
Method for High Flux Photocatalytic Pollution Control, Ali Raissi, Eric Martin, and Nazim Muradov
Additional Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, Armin Rudd
Patents from 2000
Heat Pump Dryer with Desiccant Enhanced Moisture Removal, Charles Cromer
High Efficiency Ceiling Fan, Danny Parker, Bart Hibbs, and Guan Su
Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction (DIV A), Armin Rudd
Patents from 1999
Photocatalytic Surfacing Agents with Varying Oxides for Inhibiting Algae Growth, Clovis Linkous
Photocatalytic Surfacing Agents with Varying Oxides for Inhibiting Algae Growth. DIV.E, Clovis Linkous
Apparatus and Method for Photocatalytic Conditioning of Flue Gas Fly-Ash Particles, Nazim Muradov, Peter Peng, and Ali Raissi
Automatic Occupancy and Temperature Control for Ceiling Fan Operation, Danny Parker and Kendall Johnston
Air Distribution Fan and Outside Air Damper Recycling Control, Armin Rudd
Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction (DIV B), Armin Rudd
Metal and Wood Composite Framing Members for Residential and Light Commercial Construction (DIV C), Armin Rudd